A: Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state to obtain a physical copy of your license and/or receipt.

Q: Do I need a fishing license to fish from the beach or pier?

A: Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state to find out whether a license is required to fish from the beach or pier.

Q: Do you sell saltwater fishing licenses?

A: Types of fishing license availability vary by state. Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state for details.

Q: Do active military personnel require a fishing license?

A: Types of fishing licenses, including those for military personnel, vary by state. Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state for details.

Q: Do retired people get a discount on fishing licenses?

A: Discounts on fishing licenses, including those for retired people, vary by state. Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state for details.

Q: I am on disability – do I require a fishing license?

A: Types of fishing licenses, including those for the disabled, vary by state. Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state for details.

Q: Do kids need fishing licenses?

A: Fishing license requirements for individuals, including for kids, vary by state. Please contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state for details.

Q: Do some states have reciprocal agreements that allow you to fish in more than one state?

A: The state agencythat regulates fishing in your state can tell you if their license is accepted honored in other states.

Q: Can you tell me if a certain kind of fish can be found in my local body of water?

A: Please visit our Fishopediasection to see if a particular species of fish can be found in your general area. You can also contact the state agencythat regulates fishing in your state for more information.